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>    This part contains reference information for
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    support utilities.  These commands can only be run usefully on the
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>&nbsp;--&nbsp;create a new <SPAN
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>PostgreSQL</SPAN
> database cluster</DT
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>&nbsp;--&nbsp;display control information of a <SPAN
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>&nbsp;--&nbsp;initialize, start, stop, or control a <SPAN
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>&nbsp;--&nbsp;reset the write-ahead log and other control information of a <SPAN
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>&nbsp;--&nbsp;<SPAN
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>&nbsp;--&nbsp;<SPAN
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